Bill > H91

This bill updates multiple North Carolina state laws to officially include the United States Space Force as a branch of the Armed Forces, making conforming changes across various statutes related to military personnel, education, legal proceedings, and other state regulations. The bill systematically amends definitions in numerous sections of North Carolina General Statutes to add "Space Force" alongside existing military branches like the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Additionally, the bill includes a provision allowing property owners claiming religious property tax exemptions to file late applications for tax exemptions retroactively for up to five calendar years preceding the bill's effective date, with the stipulation that while taxes may be released, no taxpayer can receive a refund of previously paid taxes. The modifications ensure that Space Force members receive the same legal considerations and benefits as members of other military branches in North Carolina, reflecting the establishment of the Space Force as the newest branch of the United States military.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H91